This version of the registration was submitted prior to the Lobbying Transparency Act coming into force on May 4, 2020. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.
Registration ID: 61714
Submitted by lobbyist on: January 5, 2011 01:26:19 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: January 5, 2011 01:30:28 PM
Designated Filer Information
| Laing, Robert |
| BC Real Estate Association 1420 - 701 West Georgia Street | |
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Vancouver, BC, V7Y 1C6
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604-742-2787 |
| Canada |
Organization Information
| British Columbia Real Estate Association |
| BCREA represents the interests of 12 real estate boards and their approximately 18,000 REALTOR members on all provincial issues. Services include an extensive communications network, required licensing and continuing education courses, economic analysis, standard forms and government relations. |
| BC Real Estate Association 1420 - 701 West Georgia Street | |
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Vancouver, BC, V7Y 1C6
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604-742-2787 |
| Canada |
Relevant Affiliates
Government or Government Agency Funding
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
Active Registration Period
| January 5, 2011 | |
| August 3, 2011 |
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Housing
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Amend strata legislation to provide more information in the Form B Information Certificate, clarify procedural matters and provide for an alternative dispute resolution. Develop centralized, consistent processes for disclosure of property history information and for remediation of buildings used in drug operations.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Coleman, Rich | Minister of Energy and Mines | June 6, 2011 |
| MLA | Simpson, Shane | Vancouver-Hastings | June 6, 2011 |
Non-Profit Organization
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Introduce the BC Real Estate Association
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | July 5, 2011 |
Taxation and Finance
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Raise the HST threshold on new homes to $525,000 and index the threshold. Raise the PTT 1% threshold to $525,000 to match HST and index the threshold. Will energy labelling for homes be mandatory by 2012?
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources | January 5, 2011 | |
| Minister | Hansen, Colin | Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier | January 5, 2011 |
Taxation and Finance
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Increase the 1% PTT threshold from $200,000 to $525,000, with 2% applying to the remainder of the fair market value. Index the 1% PTT threshold of $525,000 using Statistics Canada¿s New Housing Price Index, and make adjustments annually. Index the HST new home rebate threshold¿currently set at $525,000¿using the New Housing Price Index, and make adjustments annually.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Falcon, Kevin | Minister of Finance | April 5, 2011 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Energy
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Understand government direction on energy labelling of existing homes.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Energy | January 5, 2011 |
Housing
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Discussion of impending changes to the Strata Property Regulation and recommendations for further amendments to the Strata Property Act. Discussion about developing centralized, consistent processes for disclosure of property history information and remediation of buildings used in drug operations.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of MLA | Fort Langley-Aldergrove | January 5, 2011 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Housing and Social Development | January 5, 2011 | |
| MLA | Simpson, Shane | Vancouver-Hastings | June 6, 2011 |
Non-Profit Organization
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Introduce the BC Real Estate Association
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Premier | May 2, 2011 | |
| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | May 2, 2011 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Energy
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Understand government direction on energy labelling of existing homes.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Energy | January 5, 2011 |
Taxation and Finance
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Increase the 1% PTT threshold from $200,000 to $525,000, with 2% applying to the remainder of the fair market value. Index the 1% PTT threshold of $525,000 using Statistics Canada¿s New Housing Price Index, and make adjustments annually. Index the HST new home rebate threshold¿currently set at $525,000¿using the New Housing Price Index, and make adjustments annually.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Finance | April 5, 2011 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Housing
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Feedback regarding the Ministry of Agriculture's document: Bylaw Standard for Residential Uses in the Agricultural Land Reserve: A Discussion Paper.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | McRae, Don | Minister of Agriculture | June 6, 2011 |
| MLA | Popham, Lana | Saanich South | June 6, 2011 |
| Public Agency | Agricultural Land Commission | June 6, 2011 |
Taxation and Finance
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Increase the 1% Property Transfer Tax threshold from $200,000 to $525,000, with 2% applying to the remainder of the fair market value. Index the 1% Property Transfer Tax threshold of $525,000 using Statistics Canada¿s New Housing Price Index, and make adjustments annually. Index the Harmonized Sales Tax new home rebate threshold¿currently set at $525,000¿using the New Housing Price Index, and make adjustments annually.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Falcon, Kevin | Minister of Finance | June 6, 2011 |
| MLA | Ralston, Bruce | Surrey-Whalley | June 6, 2011 |